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Y948 PLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,227 mi
Last recorded42,227 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 42,227 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,618 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 35,853 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2008 35,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,657 miles

clicking noise from steering shaft

Pass 16 Jun 2005 25,703 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y948 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y948 PLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y948 PLF registered?

Y948 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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